On March 24, 2026, the Village of Wappingers Falls published a public notice for a hearing on April 29th. The topic? A Local Law to override the State-mandated Tax Levy Limit. In plain English: The Village Board is preparing to raise your taxes beyond the legal “cap.” I have previously warned that we could be...
Many residents and local business owners share a vibrant, positive vision for our Village. Unfortunately, that vision consistently seems to wither and die the moment it reaches the point of execution. A prime example of this disconnect is the “Cobbler Shop” and the surrounding project on West Main Street. What was marketed as a transformative...
In an era of generic, cookie-cutter cul-de-sacs and sprawling suburban developments, the Village of Wappingers Falls stands out as a rare gem. It is a unique “urban-suburban” environment where history meets modern diversity, offering a lifestyle defined by safety, community, and an authentic sense of place. A Melting Pot of Cultures and People The heart...
This unique character of the Village of Wappingers Falls Historic Business District is what sets us apart from the generic Route 9 corridor and the sprawling strip malls of newer communities. The Villages’ historic character is our “brand”—it’s why people want to live here and visit here. When you look around our Main Street historic...
Here are some highlights of the 2026 Saint Patrick’s Parade. We’ve done our best to capture the spirit of the day; however, if you see a photo of yourself or your child that you’d prefer we remove, please just send a message and we’ll take it down right away! SEND A MESSAGE
Negotiations: Putting the Cart Before the Horse In New York, the engineering study and the Environmental Assessment (SEQRA) are supposed to happen before the board starts negotiating a 30-year lease for a cell tower on public land. Doing it in reverse—negotiating the deal first and ‘checking the box’ later—diminishes the concerns of residents and can...
Important Update on 5G & Cell Tower Safety According to Trustee Masch, the families living near the proposed cell tower do not need to be concerned about health risks. Masch and other board members may have missed the major shift happening in how our government views the potential health risks of cell towers—and we all...
As residents and taxpayers of Wappingers Falls, we deserve to know how our money is being spent. Unfortunately, a critical piece of that puzzle—the Annual Financial Report (AFR)—is missing. The last AFR available for fiscal year 2022. WHAT IS AN AFR AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? The Annual Financial Report (AFR) is a comprehensive report...